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grayland wrote
It seems everyone on the forum has a different answer to the water question. One factor that often is not identified is the time of the year and the weather.
I have usually been on the Camino in April, May and June.
We also only use small 1/2 litre bottles (actually I think they are 600 g, not 500 gr). A few days last September when the temperature soared into the 30's (one day registered an unheard temp of 36 deg - in mid sept), we carried 2 small bottles each. We fill up at all fountains that have potable water and every time we stop at a bar to buy something we ask to have the bottles topped up. Every few days we buy new bottles of fresh water. AnneThornley said:all 800km and only ever have 1/2 litre bottles.
Every time we have coffee which includes a stop for nature we fill the bottles.
The cafe owners never mind if you purchase something.
daesdaemar said:I carry two one-half liter disposable bottles. I carry one in my hand as I like to constantly sip throughout the day as I walk. The second bottle is in one of my pack pockets in case I empty my hand-carried bottle before I can refill/replace it.
I found the San Miguel brand slightly problematic. It had a funny taste and left me a bit dizzy and with a headache the following morning.antelope said:Anyone had stomach problems from the water they've used to fill up with?
Not sure. You can get Guinness from time to time if you're really running dry. There's a place in Sahagun, and I'm sure several others. Real ale is tricky, though. Unfortunately on this occasion the Camino is unlikely to provide!antelope said:That's a point! I'm a real ale man myself. Six weeks or more without a pint!! Can you at least buy baked beans somewhere? ;-)
I didn't. I filled up at a variety of public fonts, at bars and cafes, and before leaving each morning in the albergue. I did not use any public font sign posted non potable or sin purificado, but otherwise took the risk and didn't seem any the worse for that.antelope said:Anyone had stomach problems from the water they've used to fill up with?
My understanding is that 'non-potable' means that it does not meet health standards for human consumption, which could mean anything from too high a concentration of various salts to having too heavy a bacterial load. Its not at statement about whether or not it has been treated as such.Anniesantiago said:I suspect those "non-potable" signs are probably there simply because the water has not been chemically treated. But best to pay attention.
Yes that would be useful. I was also slightly concerned about pesticides or other chemicals that may have found their way into the water.dougfitz said:The term 'sin purificado' would appear to literally mean that it has not been treated, but doesn't appear to necessarily mean 'non-potable'. I didn't use water from fonts marked sin purificado as I wasn't sure. Someone might be able to clarify what it means for a font to be labelled that way.
antelope said:Anyone had stomach problems from the water they've used to fill up with?
falcon269 said:Giardia Protozoa in 2 to 21 days, lasts 1 to 2 weeks diarrhea, vomiting, cramps
Cryptosporidium Protozoa begin in 1 to 2 weeks, lasts 2 to 4 weeks diarrhea, vomiting, cramps
Cyclospora Protozoa begin in 1 week, lasts several weeks diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss
Microsporidium Protozoa diarrhea, bronchitis
E. Coli Bacteria begin in 2 to 4 days, lasts 8 days severe abdominal pain, watery and bloody diarrhea, sometimes vomiting.
You will find bathrooms at bars and cafes. The price is a cup of coffee.almhath said:What about bathrooms? What about all that drinking? You men have it easy!
almhath said:What about bathrooms? What about all that drinking? You men have it easy!
While there is some risk from not cleaning the bladder, tube and mouthpiece, the greatest risk that I saw on the camino occurred when pilgrims would take off their packs, and the bite valve would drop onto the ground and come into contact with whatever was there. Yuk!Rebekah Scott said:I know some people who use water bladders (Camelbaks, Platypuses) don´t clean or sterilize them nearly often enough. They join the Dark Side very quickly, and can make you very sick indeed.
But then you can blame it on "bad water," and it sounds so rugged and romantic!
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